Construction Estimator

WESTERN BUILDERS, INC.; Granby (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is looking for a Marketing & Communications Specialist to assist in preparing bid estimates and managing project documentation. The role involves strong communication skills and proficiency in estimating software. Candidates should have a background in Civil Engineering or Construction Management and be detail-oriented, with strong organizational abilities.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of estimating practices and construction techniques.
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare contract proposal estimates and manage bid documents.
• Research market data and maintain estimating database.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Expert level written and verbal communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

ProEst

BuildingConnected

Word

Excel

OneNote

Adobe Acrobat / Bluebeam

Job description

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Job Summary

Under general direction of the Chief Estimator, responsible for preparing portions of contract proposal estimates for one or more disciplines, including the determination of applicable project plans and specifications. Lead the preparation of final prices and breakdown of the final estimate on bid day, taking primary responsibility in compiling and finalizing the estimate.

Responsibilities

• Take off quantities of materials from blueprints in preparation of job estimates. Extend and check unit prices of bid items. Assist subcontractors with resolving questions, and/or providing direction on how to price specific items. Receive and bid level sub-bid prices. Examine field conditions for proposed job location. Prepare building estimate square footage , unit and/or assembly price analysis. Set up bid workbook / excel spreadsheet file, review printout to insure data is correct.
• Responsible for managing all bid documents (blueprints, digital, etc.). Includes ordering / printing hard copies when requested, posting documents online, ensuring easy online access and directions for subcontractors, Also includes managing all updates / addenda / revisions and ensuring that appropriate parties are advised of such changes.
• Prepare handoff information for each awarded project so that the Project Manager has all necessary documents, including: Final Estimate, all subcontractor quotes, contact lists, RFP documents, preliminary schedules, takeoff sheets, etc.
• Calling / emailing subcontractors to solicit and encourage bids and tracking responses. Includes significant researching online, phone calling, etc. Research materials manufacturers, suppliers and sales representatives for specialized and/or unique materials that are included in project designs. Contact sales channels to get budget guidance on these materials.
• Maintaining / updating the estimating database to include current and new contact information for subcontractors across multiple regions and disciplines. Includes inputting information from previous bids, researching online to identify new potential subcontractors, etc.
• Research and report economic and market data used in predicting future construction prices. This includes building cost indexes and input costs such as commodities, energy and labor indexes.
• Capable of using computers and the necessary software required by the position, such as ProEst, BuildingConnected, Word, Excel, OneNote, Adobe Acrobat / Bluebeam and other similar online take-off software tools. Ability to learn new software applicable to this position. Responsible for maintaining an extensive filing system of job-related correspondence and documents, drawings, and other data in addition to general office correspondence.

Experience

• Broad knowledge of estimating practices and procedures, construction practices and techniques.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, OneNote, Adobe Acrobat / Bluebeam or other similar online take-off software tools.
• Strong organizational skills
• Expert level written and verbal communication skills

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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